SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for England Women tour of South Africa 2024, 1st Test
The 1st Test of the England Women tour of South Africa 2024 will see South Africa Women (SA-W) squaring off against England Women (EN-W) at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Sunday, December 15. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
England Women played their last test match back in December 2023 against India Women and won by 347 runs. South Africa Women, on the other hand, played their last test match in June 2023. India Women won that match by a massive margin of 10 wickets.
These two teams have played a total of 7 head-to-head matches. England Women have won all the matches.
SA-W vs EN-W Match Details
The 1st Test of the England Women tour of South Africa 2024 will be played on December 15 at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. The game is set to take place at 1:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SA-W vs EN-W, 1st Test
Date and Time: 15th December 2024, 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Pitch Report
The pitch at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein is good for bowlers. The wicket tends to get slower in the second innings, so the team winning the toss should look to bat first.
SA-W vs EN-W Form Guide
SA-W - Will be playing their first match
EN-W - Will be playing their first match
SA-W vs EN-W Probable Playing XI
SA-W Playing XI
No injury updates
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Tumi Sekhukhune, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
EN-W Playing XI
No injury updates
Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Freya Kemp, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Charlotte Dean
SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Army Jones
Amy Jones is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. She will bat in the top order and will earn additional points from wicket-keeping duties. Sinalo Jafta is another good wicket-keeper who can earn additional points from catches.
Batters
Laura Wolvaardt
Tammy Beaumont and Laura Wolvaardt are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Wolvaardt is expected to open the innings for her team and she is in top-notch form. Fans can expect a crucial innings from her. Heather Knight is another good batter pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp and Nat Sciver Brunt are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both will play a crucial role for their teams in today's match. Marizanne Kapp will bat in top order and bowl a good number of overs. Nadine de Klerk is another good all-rounder for today's match. She will bat in the middle order and bowl some overs in today's match.
Bowlers
Sophie Ecclestone
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone. Both the players can take a lot of wickets at today's pitch. Sophie Ecclestone has an excellent head-to-head form. Nonkululeko Mlaba is another good bowler for today's match.
SA-W vs EN-W match captain and vice-captain choices
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp is in top notch form and performing well both with bat and ball in every match. She will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs, which makes her the top captaincy or vice-captaincy option for today's match.
Nat Sciver Brunt
Nat Sciver Brunt is the most crucial pick from the England Women squad as she will bat in the top order and bowl some overs. She looked in decent form in the recent matches. She also has an exceptional head-to-head record.
5 Must-Picks for SA-W vs EN-W, 1st Test
Sophie Ecclestone
Nat Sciver Brunt
Marizanne Kapp
Laura Wolvaardt
Nadine de Klerk
South Africa Women vs England Women Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders or bowlers the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match. Women matches generally favor bowlers, so try adding more all-rounders and bowlers in the team.
South Africa Women vs England Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: A Jones
Batters: T Beaumont, L Wolvaardt, H Knight
All-rounders: M Kapp, N de Klerk, N Sciver Brunt, A Dercksen
Bowlers: N Mlaba, S Ecclestone, L Bell
South Africa Women vs England Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: A Jones
Batters: T Beaumont, L Wolvaardt
All-rounders: M Kapp, N de Klerk, N Sciver Brunt
Bowlers: N Mlaba, S Ecclestone, L Bell, L Filer, M Klaas